Welcome to Wedowee ...
The town of Wedowee is located in Randolph County<1> and is the County Seat for Randolph County.
The pronunciation of Wedowee: wee-DOW-ee<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Wedowee, you might consider that their post office opened in 1870.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Wedowee has a population of 799 people<3> (see below for details).
Wedowee is 840 feet [256 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Wedowee lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Wedowee (for example, toward Yates Crossroads (GA)), you will soon leave Central Time and cross into the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT).
Area codes for Wedowee: (256) & (938)<5>
The ZIP code for Wedowee: 36278<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Wedowee had an population of 799 people. This is a decrease of 2.92% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 2.32% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Wedowee had a population of 823 people. This makes Wedowee the county's 2nd most populous community.
The population of Wedowee represents 0.02% of the total population of Alabama (which has 4,779,736 people), making it the state's 276th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 823 people, the population of Wedowee has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (with a count of 818 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Wedowee.
Communities near Wedowee ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Wedowee.
- Roanoke
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roanoke have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roanoke
- Roanoke is located in Randolph County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,940 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roanoke <8>
- Tyus
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast) - Lineville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lineville
- Lineville is located in Clay County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,221 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lineville <8>
- Wadley
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wadley have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadley
- Wadley is located in Randolph County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 710 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wadley <8>
- Ephesus
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ephesus
- Ephesus is located in Heard County (GA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 459 people
- Ranburne
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranburne
- Ranburne is located in Cleburne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 392 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ranburne <8>
- Yates Crossroads
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yates Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yates Crossroads
- Yates Crossroads is located in Heard County (GA)
- Estimated population in 2019: 360 people
- Daviston
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daviston
- Daviston is located in Tallapoosa County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 203 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Daviston <8>
- Woodland
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland
- Woodland is located in Randolph County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 187 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodland <8>
- Rockdale
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Wedowee. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Wedowee.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Wedowee. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Wedowee.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Wedowee. Our list includes 9 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Wedowee.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Wedowee ...
Looking for more information about Wedowee? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Wedowee, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Wedowee.
Adding Wedowee to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Wedowee in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Wedowee was in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
We also found Wedowee in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Wedowee.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wedowee. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Randolph, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Wedowee. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Wedowee. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Wedowee - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Area code (938) is an overlay for area code (256). |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Wedowee). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Wedowee or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <8> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |